Viajes Team3- Mampaso Group - 9 nights in Scotland - V10
8 pax in 5 Double Rooms (2 for Solo Occ)
Thursday 27th June – Saturday 6th July 2024
Number of Travellers: 8
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Thursday 27th June – Saturday 6th July 2024
On arrival at Edinburgh Airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel. Depending on your arrival time you can choose to relax at the hotel or head out to start exploring this unique city.
Overnight: Edinburgh | Virgin Edinburgh
Room Type: Chamber King Terrace
Meals Included: None
This morning immerse yourselves in the winding cobbled streets of historic Old Town Edinburgh as you are joined by a local expert guide and enjoy a private walking tour. Full of history, the capital is very accessible by foot. Wander up the Royal Mile, stopping to visit the architecturally stunning St Giles Cathedral, and finish with the panoramic views from Edinburgh Castle. Walk the ramparts atop castle rock and hear the tales of the One O’Clock gun and the stories of locals of times past.
You can spend as much time in the castle as you wish. You then have options this afternoon to continue your explorations with your guide, or choose to self-explore to visit a museum, pick up souvenirs or relax at your hotel as you prefer.
Overnight: Edinburgh | Virgin Edinburgh
Room Type: Chamber King Terrace
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to visit some of Edinburgh’s wonderful attractions independently; maybe venture underneath the streets into the dark tales, discover the Georgian opulence of the New Town or go aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, once the floating palace of Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh.
Overnight: Edinburgh | Virgin Edinburgh
Room Type: Chamber King Terrace
Meals Included: Breakfast
St Andrews – the hallowed home of golf with its pristine fairways stretching their way along the seafront and the sound of a nine iron echoing around the greens. Your private Highlands guide will pick you up from your hotel bright and early this morning, giving you time to get to St Andrews in time to enjoy a round of golf on one of the many different and celebrated links courses.
For the non golfers in the party enjoy exploring this lovely historic university town with your guide, or maybe heading to a nearby charming fishing town. Your guide will discuss the options with you and the choice is yours. This afternoon visit a historic textile mill before you head north to the rolling hills of Perthshire and your welcoming accommodation.
Overnight: Pitlochry | Fonab Castle Hotel
Room Type: 5 x Castle Signature Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you will head into an enchanting glen, delving deeper into the wilderness on a private landrover 4×4 tour with a local kilted guide. As you explore, look out for the russet red coats of red deer and the soaring silhouettes of golden eagles. Listen out for the chattering disapproval of grouse as they flap comically above the heath, chatting to your local guide about the land’s topography.
After enjoying a wonderful lunch in a secluded bothy you head back down to the valley where your private guide is waiting. You can choose to spend a little time exploring the charming village of Aberfeldy before you head back to your castle accommodation. Stopping on the way for a special guided tasting of the delectable treats of a a local award winning chocolatier.
Overnight: Pitlochry | Fonab Castle Hotel
Room Type: 5 x Castle Signature Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Today you have a completely free day to spend as you wish. Relax in the hotel spa facilities, or head into charming Pitlochry to explore the local shops and cafes.
Overnight: Pitlochry | Fonab Castle Hotel
Room Type: 5 x Castle Signature Rooms
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you head West, taking the scenic route to allow you to take in Glencoe. These dramatic mountains and ridges have featured as the backdrop in many films and once you are looking up at these summits it is easy to see why! Today you will explore this famous valley with your guides, there are plenty of options for short hikes to suit every level of energy and challenge. After your walk settle down with a celebratory beverage in a traditional climbers pub and listen to local legends and fascinating tales of the dark past of Glencoe told by a local storyteller.
Overnight: Oban | The Perle Oban Hotel
Room Type: 5 x Superior with View (one for solo occ)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed full free day to explore the bustling harbour town of Oban. you can walk the promenade, explore the local shops or walk up to the unusual monument called ‘McCaig’s Folly’ which dominates the town and gives some great sweeping views.
Finish the day with joining a tour at the local distillery (which prides itself on being older than the town itself!) and raising a celebratory dram to your Scottish adventures. Slainte Mhath!
Overnight: Oban | The Perle Oban Hotel
Room Type: 5 x Superior with View (one for solo occ)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you head south to Glasgow, taking time to visit Kilmartin Glen. This is one of the most significant archaeological landscapes on mainland Scotland. A short hike with your guide will take you to standing stones and burial cairns and you may wish to climb to the hill fort of Dunadd, said to be the birthplace of Scotland it was where ancient kings were crowned. Peruse the huge collection of Neolithic and Bronze age artefacts in the museum before continuing on your journey. Your guide will drop you at your hotel and depart, leaving you to enjoy the city for the evening.
Overnight: Glasgow | Kimpton Blythswood Square
Room Type: 5 x King Premium (one for solo occ)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning it is time to depart, waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations together.
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Meals Included: Breakfast
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Thursday 27th June – Saturday 6th July 2024